Monday, September 10, 2007

Pazham Pori also called Ethakkappam (Plantain Fritters), is a very popular snack in Kerala made using ripe plantains. ( This is what Keralites call Nenthrappazham/Kerala banana)

This has been one of my all time favorites. It is very simple to prepare yet so very tasty. It was the perfect accompaniment to our Saturday-evening tea.Here’s how I made it.

Ingredients:3 ripe plantains (Halve each plantain and make 3-4 slices from each half)Oil for deep fryingFor the batter:1 cup all-purpose flour½ cup rice flourSugar (add depending on sweetness of the plantain)½ tsp baking sodaA pinch or two of cardamom powderSalt to tasteMix everything in water to form a thick batter that coats each slice really well.

Method:Heat the oil for frying.

Drop about three to four pieces of batter-coated plantain into hot oil, one at a time. Proceed to fry the rest in four or five batches.( If you put in too many pieces at a time, it decreases the temperature of the oil & it takes longer to fry & the plantains will absorb more oil than they normally would)

Fry till golden brown. (This should take less than a minute if the oil is at the correct temperature)

Lakshmi, thank you.Perfect brown color & perfectly loaded with calories. Anyway, I don't make it very often so I guess it's alright:-)

Sirisha, it was really good & it can be made quickly. Do try it out sometime.

Laavanya, I do too.It reminds me a lot of our once in a year trips to Kerala. We always had this from the same little place on the side of the road on the way to my dad's ancestral home.Those were good times.

Mandira, thank YOU for doing this:-)

Kribha, thank you.

Asha, great minds DOthink alike! ;-). Waiting to see your version.

Padma, I gather there are a few here who plan to make this. It would be interesting to see the different versions.

Namratha, thanks:-)You wanna come over? ;-)

Rajitha, what???? I feel bad too. Don't worry, I knew about it so I had your share too;-)

Sreelu, yeah... "deep fried love" as Manisha calls it. It was so good.Fried ice cream? girl, you watch too much of that Paula Deen show!Isn't it bad enough that the banana's fried?

Oh it is so easy! You beat 1 or 2 eggs, dip the banana and then wrap the banana in the fine breadcrumbs and fry it! You can eat it with rice, beans and grilled meat or as a dessert, just sprinkle sugar and cinnamom, easy as that! I will make some and post it too. :-)

Makes me wanna pick up one lovely pc right off the screen. I have seen a few payam pori recipes lately & I am really beginnign to crave for it, except I dont know if I can easily lay my hands on a ettapayam in Delhi

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